A blog for students on the FDLT and BALT courses at the University of Northampton

at Leicester and UON

July 4, 2013
by Jean
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TES for teaching assistants

Have you explored the TES resources website? There is a section focused on resources for teaching assistants. You can find it here: tes teaching assistants You can search and browse for resources in lots of areas such as behaviour support, … Continue reading

May 20, 2013
by Jean
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Children’s onscreen reading overtakes reading in print

The National Literacy Trust has just shared some research that examines the influence of technology on children’s reading abilities and their enjoyment of reading. It found those who read daily only on-screen are nearly twice less likely to be above … Continue reading

May 14, 2013
by Jean
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David Crystal on grammar

Today Year 6 children take the Spelling, Punctuation and grammar test for the first time. Read what Professor David Crystal says about this here: David Crystal’s blog What is your experience of supporting children to learn and use grammar?

May 8, 2013
by Jean
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Forest School at the University of Northampton

We have recently opened at Forest School here at Park Campus. Some photos of  open event are available at this link: https://storify.com/JeanEd70/forestun. You can find out more on the Forest School website – www.forestun.co.uk